Staff Accountant

ClearEdge•Jessup, MD

19d

About The Position

Join ClearEdge and become part of a collaborative team that supports some of the DoDâs most critical technical missions. Our corporate professionals play a vital role in enabling our engineers, customers, and partners to succeed by providing operational excellence, strategic support, and innovative business solutions across the organization. ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits packageâincluding a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, and annual health and technology allowances. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/ You Will Excel in This Role If You Are Detail-oriented and comfortable owning the full accounting lifecycle Experienced in government contracting environments and compliant accounting practices Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities without losing accuracy Confident mentoring junior accounting staff and collaborating cross-functionally Someone who values integrity, accountability, and doing things the right way ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization. Our Core ValuesâHonesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountabilityâguide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners. If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (or equivalent relevant experience)
Minimum of 3 years of related professional accounting experience
Strong working knowledge of GAAP
Experience with payroll processing systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience performing full-charge bookkeeping, including: Accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries and account reconciliations, and payroll processing and timecard review
Ability to prepare and support audit schedules
Experience maintaining accounting records, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules

Nice To Haves

Experience with government contracting and familiarity with FAR and CAS
Experience supporting DCAA reporting (Provisional/Final Billing Rates, Incurred Cost Submissions)
Experience using Unanet
Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) certification
Experience with 401(k) and profit-sharing contributions and 5500 audit support
Prior experience training or supervising junior accounting staff

Responsibilities

Plan and direct day-to-day accounting activities while ensuring compliance with GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Manage accounts payable and receivable, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, monitor daily cash balances, and support monthly close activities
Assist with audits, government contract reporting, and budget preparation, while maintaining accurate records for employees, vendors, and fixed assets
Support multiple entities across the organization, handling accounting activities tailored to each business unit
Mentor accounting staff and support leadership with financial insights and projections